Investigation Report
Crane Cable Parted and Basket Fell During Scaffolding Materials Relocation
07-31-2011 07:49 G02274 VR/369 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWire rope
- Job safety analysisLifting planOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a platform crane incident in which an overloaded auxiliary cable parted while relocating scaffolding materials. The falling basket damaged deck structures and a lifeboat davit; nobody was injured. Findings address assumed load weight, omitted lift-specific planning, internal wire-rope corrosion and possible inadequate preventive maintenance.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.